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Time Pop: The Time Travel Movie Podcast

Written by: Desmond McNeese (Host)(Engineer)
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  • Join Des, Ari, and Scott as we guide you through the experience of time travel using pop culture as our Constant. Please listen, enjoy, rate, review and come back for more time traveling high-jinx. Want to join the conversation, send your questions, comments, or movie recommendations to timepoppod@gmail.com
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  • S5 Ep9: My Science Project (1985)

    S5 Ep9: My Science Project (1985)
    May 23 2024
    Prepare to buckle up for a trip through the hallowed halls of high school turned time-space continuum calamity in this episode of Time Pop! 🌀🏫🕰️ "My Science Project: An '80s Time Warp Mishap?" 🕰️Join us as we dissect the 1985 sci-fi comedy, My Science Project, where high school senior Michael and his pals stumble upon a device that turns their school into a chaotic vortex of past, present, and future. With the fate of their town in the balance, they battle everything from Roman gladiators to post-apocalyptic mutants, and even a T-Rex, in a bid to shut down the alien gizmo.Starring John Stockwell as the car-obsessed teen and Fisher Stevens as his wise-cracking sidekick, this film takes a wild spin on the classic teen movie trope. Dennis Hopper shines as the hippie teacher who gets a cosmic trip back to his happy place - the '60s. But does this film's time travel chaos and high school hijinks hit the mark, or does it fall flat in the shadow of its contemporaries like Back to the Future and Ghostbusters?🎙 Listener Debate: Can a high school science project gone awry provide the same thrills as time travel classics? Is My Science Project a nostalgic romp or a forgettable flick? Share your thoughts with us at timepoppod@gmail.com.🌟 Patreon Perks: Don't forget to support Time Pop on Patreon at patreon.com/SoundsAwesome for exclusive content and join a community that's as passionate about time travel as you are!🎧 More Podcasts: For a diverse array of shows, visit whatsoundsawesome.com and explore the Sounds Awesome Network.Remember to Like, Subscribe, and share Time Pop with all who cherish the complexities of time travel in film. Your support fuels our journey across the chronosphere!#TimeTravel #SciFiComedy #HighSchool #Podcast #TimePop #EightiesMovies #SciFiShow notes created by headliner.app---(00:00) Warning: There are spoilers about this podcast. Forget what you are about to hear
    (00:55) Scott: This is time pop. Is it? Is it time pop?
    (03:47) Please tell me Ari watched this with you
    (04:13) Kelly: This movie is one of those that never made it on my radar
    (08:45) Jonathan Boutwell's collection of films includes last Starfighter and Theodore Rex
    (12:01) The HD version is found on a YouTube channel called Sci-fi Punishers
    (14:17) Eighties comedies are obsessed with the nerd jock struggle
    (16:00) The main character, uh, he's just obsessed with cars. And that's the character arc
    (19:36) I dropped out of college three months before graduation, no diploma
    (20:46) So we talked about our main guy. That guy has the most character out of any of the characters
    (23:18) The film is about a high school student who needs help with a science project
    (27:03) The device turns on and turns off. It doesn't happen while the device is on
    (30:02) The ADR in this movie is really bad. I mean, the only reason they did is to sync
    (31:11) High school students decide they need to beat the electricity
    (34:48) Scott: The police sheriff pops up a lot in this movie
    (37:57) This movie has very ghostbusters-y time travel
    (39:17) So we're getting into act three, my friends, when they activate machine
    (42:35) Three Vietnamese guys escorting American prisoner in future post apocalyptic movie
    (45:57) I thought this would have had a more dramatic how to destroy the machine moment
    (48:36) Uh, we left out in our plot synopsis that throughout this nerd girl, they become friends
    (49:47) Back to the Future only had a two week run in theaters
    (54:20) The last shot of this film is Fisher Stevens doing a cheesy mug shot
    (55:45) Here are some movies you should watch before your science project
    (58:37) Can you tell me what the lowest rating is so far
    (01:01:07) The time travel was suspected best, but things traveled through time
    (01:01:51) Scott Lifton's science project involves traveling through time and space---

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S5 Ep8: The History Of Time Travel (2014)

    S5 Ep8: The History Of Time Travel (2014)
    May 9 2024
    Strap in, time twisters, and prepare to have your minds delightfully boggled with this episode of Time Pop! 🌀🎬

    🕰️ "The History of Time Travel: A Mockumentary Masterpiece?" 🕰️

    Dive into the mockumentary that defies expectations and bends reality as we explore "The History of Time Travel," a film that challenges the very fabric of its genre. This isn't just a faux-documentary—it's a cleverly woven tapestry of time travel theory, family drama, and a constantly shifting narrative that will have you questioning what's real.

    Ricky Kennedy's college film project presents a fictional story of a family's obsession with time travel, leading to world-altering consequences. As the tale unfolds, the documentary itself morphs, with subtle changes in interviews and backgrounds that signify alterations in the timeline. It's a film that doesn't just tell a story; it evolves with it.

    Join Desmond McNeese and Scott Lifton as they dissect the layers of this indie gem. They'll tackle the paradoxes, the ethical dilemmas, and the mind-bending notion that the history you're watching is rewritten before your very eyes. 📜🔄

    🎙 Listener Debate: Can a mockumentary hold its own against time travel epics with grander scales and budgets? Does the ingenuity of "The History of Time Travel" earn it a spot among the greats? Share your thoughts and unravel the temporal tapestry with us at timepoppod@gmail.com.

    🌟 Patreon Perks: Support Time Pop on Patreon at patreon.com/SoundsAwesome for exclusive content and join a community that's as passionate about time travel as you are!

    🎧 More Podcasts: For a diverse array of shows, visit whatsoundsawesome.com and explore the Sounds Awesome Network.

    Remember to Like, Subscribe, and share Time Pop with all who cherish the complexities of time travel in film. Your support fuels our journey across the chronosphere!

    #TimeTravel #Mockumentary #FilmAnalysis #Podcast #TimePop #IndieFilm #SciFi

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    🕒 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Welcome to Time Pop and the spoiler-filled journey ahead
    (00:32) Settling in with Desmond and Scott for a time travel chat
    (02:39) The unique concept of "The History of Time Travel"
    (07:14) Discussing the shifting narrative and its impact on the viewer
    (09:54) The subtleties of changes in the mockumentary's timeline
    (11:10) The family drama at the core of the time travel tale
    (15:26) The ethical and philosophical questions the film raises
    (18:54) The implications of altering history and personal destinies
    (22:41) The clever use of background and costume changes to signal timeline shifts
    (24:08) The film's contribution to time travel cinema and its potential legacy
    (28:47) Engaging with listeners on the nuances of time travel storytelling
    (32:43) A shoutout to Patreon supporters and the perks of joining
    (35:49) Discovering more podcasts on the Sounds Awesome Network
    (36:35) Wrapping up with final thoughts on "The History of Time Travel"

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    59 mins
  • S5 Ep7: Doctor Who (3.10 - Blink) (2007)

    S5 Ep7: Doctor Who (3.10 - Blink) (2007)
    Apr 11 2024
    Shift into gear, time travelers, and brace yourselves for a journey into the heart of sci-fi nostalgia with this episode of Time Pop! 🌀📺

    🚀 "The Weeping Angels Take Manhattan: A Doctor Who Deep Dive" 🚀

    Join Desmond McNeese and Scott Lifton as they venture into the beloved universe of "Doctor Who" with the critically acclaimed episode "Blink." This isn't your typical Time Lord adventure – it's an episode that's light on the Doctor but heavy on the time-bending thrills, featuring the eerie and iconic Weeping Angels.

    Carrie Mulligan stars as Sally Sparrow in this Doctor Who-lite episode, where statues move in the blink of an eye and messages transcend time. We dissect the paradoxes, the bootstrap conundrums, and the surprisingly philosophical implications of being zapped back in time. 🗿⏳

    As Desmond and Scott peel back the layers of this fan-favorite episode, they grapple with the ethical dilemmas posed by the show and question the effectiveness of DVD Easter eggs as a narrative device. From the haunting "Don't blink" warning to the peculiar time loop that ensnares every character, we explore how "Blink" stands out in the Whovian canon and why it's cited as one of the series' best despite its unusual detachment from the titular hero.

    🎙 Listener Debate: Is it better to be sent back in time against your will or to face a more traditional demise? And does "Blink" truly deserve its place in the pantheon of great time travel stories? Email us your thoughts at timepoppod@gmail.com and join the temporal discussion.

    🌌 Patreon Perks: Our patrons are the sonic screwdrivers of our podcast! Dive into exclusive content and behind-the-scenes extras by visiting patreon.com/SoundsAwesome.

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    Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share Time Pop with fellow Whovians and time travel enthusiasts. Your support keeps our TARDIS soaring through the space-time continuum!

    #DoctorWho #WeepingAngels #TimeTravel #SciFi #Blink #Podcast #TVAnalysis #TimePop #BBC #Whovian

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    🕒 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Scott Lifton: Podcasting about time travel in pop culture
    (00:32) The challenge of diving into Doctor Who for non-fans
    (02:39) Analyzing "Blink" - the Doctor Who episode with a time travel twist
    (07:14) The ethical questions raised by the episode's time travel mechanics
    (09:54) The unique use of DVD Easter eggs in the narrative
    (11:10) The Weeping Angels as an innovative time travel antagonist
    (15:26) The bootstrap paradox and its implications in "Blink"
    (18:54) The emotional impact of characters being sent back in time
    (22:41) The role of Sally Sparrow and her influence on the Doctor's timeline
    (24:08) The episode's place in Doctor Who history and its legacy
    (28:47) Listener engagement - sharing thoughts on time travel conundrums
    (32:43) Patreon shoutout and perks for supporting Time Pop
    (35:49) Exploring more podcasts on the Sounds Awesome Network
    (36:35) Wrapping up the episode with final thoughts and ratings

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    52 mins
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